Chapter 212: Visit His Office for the First Time

Evelyn slowly lifted her head from his shoulder.

Her eyes met his, a mix of confusion and mild panic flickering in them.

“Axel… we’re heading to your office?” she asked carefully, almost dreading his answer.

Axel didn’t rush to answer her. He chuckled under his breath, brushing a few strands of hair away from her face and tucking them neatly behind her ear.

His touch was tender, but there was something deeper in his gaze, warmth shadowed with exhaustion.

“Hm-mm,” he hummed with a soft smile. “You heard me right. We’re heading to my office. I still have a meeting waiting.”

Evelyn’s eyes widened in shock. Before she could say anything, he kept talking.

“My directors from all over the country were probably wondering if the earth swallowed me, because I suddenly disappeared from the meeting room.”

Evelyn’s mouth fell open. “Wait… what? You left an international board meeting to come after me?”

“No, not really like that. More like paused it for some personal errand,” he corrected casually, as if rescuing his wife from her violent father was an ordinary part of his schedule.

Her heart swelled at his words. This man would drop everything—his empire, his reputation, a table full of powerful and influential executives—just for her!?

The warmth in her chest grew so fast it almost hurt.

“Why are you staring at me like that?” he teased, tracing his thumb over her lips.

Before she could answer, he leaned in and kissed her, firmly, deeply. His lips moved against hers with a deliberate gentleness that made her whole body melt into him.

He only pulled away when she gasped for air, her cheeks flushed and her eyes wide in shock.

“Are you afraid to visit my office?” he asked in a low voice.

Evelyn blinked, her mind still foggy from the kiss. After a few seconds, gasping for air, she finally managed to speak.

“No… It’s not that,” she paused to take another breath, “It’s just… I need to buy something. I already promised Oliver and—” She stopped herself.

She scolded herself silently because she had nearly spoiled the surprise Oliver and she had planned for Axel’s birthday.

“Promised him what?” Axel asked, clearly curious. His eyes narrowed slightly as he stared at her.

“I just need something for Oliver. And, something for me…” she explained quickly, waving her hand as if it was nothing important.

He raised an eyebrow, unconvinced, but his voice stayed calm. “If that’s the case, I’ll handle it. Just pick what you want online. I’ll have someone deliver it to my office.”

Evelyn hesitated. “But—”

“No ’but’,” Axel interrupted with a smile. “You’re not running around in that condition. Choose what you want; I’ll take care of the rest.”

Her lips parted in protest, but she knew better than to argue when he used that tone. So she nodded. “Alright,” she said reluctantly. “Online shopping it is.”

Axel smiled happily. “Good girl.”

Evelyn rolled her eyes but smiled anyway. She didn’t want to push her luck. The less she argued, the safer her secret birthday plan would remain.

…

As the car neared Apex Tower. The massive glass skyscraper that bore Axel’s company logo made her heart start pounding faster.

The building shimmered under the sun, tall enough to pierce the clouds.

This was it—the infamous fortress of Apex Holdings.

Evelyn swallowed hard.

She had never set foot inside before, and now she was arriving as the CEO’s secret wife. The thought alone made her palms sweat.

’What if someone sees us together? What if gossip spreads again?’

Axel must have read her mind because he reached for her hand and squeezed it gently.

“Don’t worry,” he said, his voice calm and steady. “No one will say a word. The entire floor is private. Everyone working there signed a strict confidentiality contract.”

Evelyn gave him a skeptical look. “Strict as in…?”

“As in, if they leak anything, they’ll pay a hefty fine,” Axel replied smoothly. “Or something else, like they won’t see the sun again.”

Her brow furrowed. “A fine? Or… something else? They won’t see the sun again?”

“Hmm… That’s all I said.”

“Axel…” she gasped, staring at him. “You’re joking, right?”

“Kidding about what?”

“About the part where they can’t see the sun again!”

“No,” he said innocently, brushing his fingertip along the tip of her nose. “I never joke about that kind of thing.”

Evelyn blinked at him.

’He must be joking, right? He only wanted me to feel less worried. Yes. It’s. He must be.’ She tries to convince herself and dismiss her worries.

It didn’t take long,

The car finally headed to the underground private lobby.

A line of black-suited guards bowed slightly when they saw Axel step out. The automatic doors opened the moment his shoe touched the marble floor.

Evelyn followed, trying to stay calm even though her heart was pounding faster than ever. Even Axel’s hand holding hers can’t shake her nervousness.

She had barely taken five steps before her ankle twisted slightly. The pain shot up her leg, and she winced.

Axel turned immediately, his brows pulling together. “What’s wrong?”

“My feet,” she muttered, glaring down at her high heels like they were enemies. “They’re… killing me.”

Without a word, Axel crouched slightly, offering his back.

Evelyn froze. “What are you doing?”

“Carrying you,” he said calmly, “Get on.”

Her eyes widened. “Axel, we’re in your office building! What if someone sees us?”

He turned his head, giving her that deadly calm look. “And?”

“And… people will talk!”

“They won’t,” he said simply. “Trust me, they won’t or they’ll lose their jobs.”

Evelyn was speechless. She hesitated for another second before giving up.

“Fine. But if someone takes a photo when you carry me?”

“Then they will lose their lives if they dare to post it,” Axel said lightly, lifting her off the ground before she could finish.

“Axel!” she squeaked, hitting his shoulder softly.

He chuckled without a sound. “I always forgot that you’re lighter than you look.”

“Put me down before your employees think their boss has lost his mind.”

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